Which place is cheaper, Nagoya or Chongqing?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chongqing or Nagoya?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Chongqing and Nagoya. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Chongqing or Nagoya?
Chongqing
Chongqing, China is a large city in central China and one of only four cities in the country that are not part of a province. While Chongqing is famous for being an economically important city, brush away its industrial surface and you'll find a naturally beautiful city with plenty of hidden wonders. Although you'll find many expats in the city, English is rarely spoken, meaning knowing some basic Mandarin will come in handy.
Nagoya
Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city after Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, as well as one of the nation's major economic centers, being the home of auto giants like Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors. With a history that dates back to samurai and ninja, Nagoya has evolved over the years into a trade center and hub for automobile and aircraft manufacturing. And it's also home to the Legoland resort!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChongqing $88Nagoya $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Chongqing is $88, while the average daily cost in Nagoya is $96. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Chongqing and Nagoya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChongqing $50Nagoya $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChongqing $100Nagoya $100
Compare Hotels in Chongqing and Nagoya
Looking for a hotel in Chongqing or Nagoya? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Nagoya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chongqing $19Nagoya $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chongqing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chongqing:
- [Airport Transfer] Chongqing Airport ⇔ Chongqing City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter>: $23
- Transfer betwn hotel airport and railway station (Chongqing): $116
- Private Transfer:From Jiangbei Airport to Chongqing downtown: $16
- Private Transfer from Chongqing hotel to Chongqing Train Station : $27
- Private Departure Transfer:Hotel to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport CKG: $39
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Any Railway Station in Chongqing: $24
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Chongqing Railway Station to Hotel: $24
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport(CKG) to Hotel: $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) to Hotel: $22
- Datong Yungang Airport Chauffeur Service , to Datong Transfer: $40
- Dazu Rock Carvings Private Transfer or Tour: $278
- Chongqing Private Round Trip Transfer to Wulong National Park: $168
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya
Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $492
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Nagoya Private Transfer: $175
- Chubu Airport (NGO): Private Transfer to/from Naign Shrine: $773
- Chubu Itn Airport to/from Nagoya City private transfer: $218
- Japan Railway Station Shared Departure Transfer : Nagoya City to Nagoya Station: $74
- LEGOLAND Japan Resort Ticket with Private Transfer: $123
- Nagoya airport to/from LEGOLAND Private transfer: $208
- Nagoya to Nagoya Int Airport NGO, Departure Private Transfer: $75
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Suzuka Circuit: $278
- Private Departure Transfer Nagoya City to Chubu Centrair International Airport: $216
- Private Transfer - Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya Int Airport (NGO): $98
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Kanazawa Cruise Port: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Chongqing or Nagoya?
Prices for flights to both Nagoya and Chongqing change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayChongqing $25Nagoya $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chongqing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chongqing.
- Chongqing Local Flavors Walking Food Tour: $98
- 4 Hour Walking Historical Local Food Tour: $111
- CHONGQING:Strolling through the city(Include dinner): $127
- Chongqing City Private Night Tour with Hot Pot Dinner: $158
- Chongqing Liangjiang Night Cruise Including Authentic Hot Pot Dinner: $183
- Chongqing Port Transfer Service with Half-Day Tour and Hot Pot Dinner: $193
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Grandma’s Traditional Cooking Class: $71
- Grandma's Traditional Japanese Cooking Class: $72
- Grandma’s Home Cooking Cute Bento Workshop: $73
- Grandma’s Nagoya Specialties Cooking Class: $73
- Market Tour and Nagoya Cooking Class With a Local in her Home: $92
- Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour: $150
- Traditional Ukai Watching Private Tour from Nagoya With Dinner: $229
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chongqing $14Nagoya $14
Tours and Activities in Chongqing
Here are a few actual costs in Chongqing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dazu Rock Carvings Private Day Tour With the baoding Mountain and Beishan site: $251
- 1 Day Chongqing Megacity Walking Tour: $75
- 1-Day Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings Private Tour With the Lunch: $143
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Chongqing Shancheng (Mountain City) Lane: $65
- 4D3N Yangtze River Victoria Cruise: Chongqing to Yichang: $638
- 5D4N Yangtze River Victoria Cruise: Yichang to Chongqing: $638
- All-In-One Chongqing Trendy Spots Private Tour: $220
- All-in-one Chongqing Night view private tour: $150
- City Night Cruise and Local Snacks Tour: $218
- Chongqing Dazu stone carving day tour: $193
- Chongqing Half day Private Tour With Entire City Night View: $220
- Chongqing Private City Tour Extention: $220
Tours and Activities in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- English-Guided Jogging Tour of the City (1 hour): $36
- Shirakawago and Takayama Bus Tour from Nagoya: $39
- English-Guided Jogging Tour of the City (2 hours): $51
- English-Guided Jogging Tour of the City (2 hours): $52
- Legoland Japan Admission Ticket: $56
- Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya: $64
- From Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $67
- Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya: $68
- Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $69
- Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go 1Day Bus Tour: $70
- Customized Private Tour: $78
- Takayama and Shirakawa Day Tour with Hida Beef Lunch from Nagoya: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChongqing $7.05Nagoya $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Nagoya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nagoya:
- The Nagoya Restaurant and Bar Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl in Nagoya: $72
When comparing the travel costs between Chongqing and Nagoya, we can see that Nagoya is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chongqing Expensive? and Is Nagoya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chongqing or Nagoya?
Chongqing has a larger population, and is about 81% larger than the population of Nagoya. When comparing the sizes of Chongqing and Nagoya, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.